JORDAN WHITEHEAD NEWS

Knee injury pops up Whitehead (knee) is questionable for Sunday's NFC divisional-round game against the Saints, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Whitehead was added to the injury report Friday as a limited practice participant. It's always concerning when a player is added so late in the week, so the third-year safety may be trending toward a game-time decision. Whitehead played all 16 games during the regular season and posted 74 tackles, four pass breakups, two interceptions and two sacks. Mike Edwards should slot in at free safety if Whitehead is ruled out.

JANUARY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs second interception Whitehead posted seven tackles (four solo), including one for loss, and recorded an interception in the Buccaneers' 27-24 loss to the Rams on Monday night.

Impact The third-year safety came up with one of a few positive plays for the Buccaneers secondary on a night when Jared Goff lit them up for 376 yards and three touchdowns, picking off the Rams quarterback at his 46-yard line midway through the fourth quarter with the Buccaneers down by a touchdown. Whitehead's timely pick led to a game-tying score on the short field for Tampa Bay and qualified as his second of the season. Despite also producing a solid 56 tackles, two sacks and a forced fumble through 11 games, Whitehead has had his share of troubles in coverage, allowing a 72.2 percent completion rate on the 18 throws he's faced as a primary defender.

NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Bucs puzzled by inconsistency against playoff contenders

Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are searching for answers for their inconsistency

NOVEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bucs' playoff prospects take a hit with 27-24 loss to Rams

The Tom Brady-led Tampa Bay Buccaneers are currently the sixth seed in the NFC and remain a good bet to make the playoffs as a wild card

NOVEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bucs row the boat after Whitehead jumps Goff's throw for key INT Tampa Bay Buccaneers row the boat after safety Jordan Whitehead jumps Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff's throw for key INT.

NOVEMBER 24, 2020 • NFL.COM

Season-best tackle tally in loss Whitehead posted eight tackles (five solo), including two for loss, in the Buccaneers' 38-3 loss to the Saints on Sunday night.

Impact The 23-year-old set a new season high in tackles with the performance, one-upping the seven stops he'd posted against the Giants in Week 8. Whitehead is now averaging 5.0 tackles per contest and has also recorded the first two sacks of his career this season, but he is allowing a career-worst 68.8 percent of passes to be completed against him in primary coverage. The third-year pro will look to put together another productive outing in a Week 10 battle against the Panthers.

NOVEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

No injury designation for Week 6 Whitehead (knee) was a limited practice participant Friday and doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Packers, Adam Caplan of Sirius XM Radio reports.

Impact Whitehead sandwiched Thursday's missed session between a pair of limited practices, but he apparently showed enough to be kept off the final injury report. The safety should be out there on game day as the Buccaneers try to slow down an explosive Packers offense that's averaging a league-high 38.0 points per game.

OCTOBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded Thursday Whitehead (knee) didn't participate in Thursday's practice.

Impact Whitehead was at least able to practice in a limited capacity Wednesday, so this news is certainly a worrisome sign for his chances to suit up in Week 6. Whitehead has been strong in his starting role this year, racking up 18 solo tackles and an interception. If he's forced to miss Sunday's game against Green Bay, look for Andrew Adams to draw the start.

OCTOBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Managing injury Whitehead (knee) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice.

Impact Whitehead suited up in 100 percent of the team's defensive snaps during Thursday's loss to Chicago, so it's likely that the team is managing his practice reps ahead of Week 6. The Pittsburgh product has been solid this campaign as a starter, recording 26 tackles (18 solo), two sacks and an interception through five games. If Whitehead was to miss any time due to injury, Andrew Adams would be in line for the start at free safety.

OCTOBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Productive again in Week 5 Whitehead posted six tackles (two solo), including one for loss, in the Buccaneers' 20-19 loss to the Bears on Thursday night.

Impact Whitehead checked in second in tackles for the Bucs on the night and equaled his season high. The 23-year-old had recorded a sack apiece in each of the previous two games, and although that modest streak was snapped Thursday, Whitehead continued to offer solid IDP production for fantasy managers. The 2018 fourth-round pick figures to be busy in Week 6, as a matchup against the potent Packers offense awaits next Sunday afternoon.

OCTOBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Records another sack Whitehead posted four tackles (all solo) and a sack in the Buccaneers' 38-31 win over the Chargers on Sunday.

Impact Whitehead was able to get to the quarterback for the second straight week while drawing even with Devin White for the third-most tackles on the afternoon. The third-year safety has been reasonably productive from an IDP standpoint over the first four games with two sacks and an interception in addition to his 20 stops, but he has seen his tackle tally drop in each contest thus far.

OCTOBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Blown leads, QB questions have Chargers' Lynn on defensive

Anthony Lynn already has enough on his plate with the Los Angeles Chargers continuing to pile up injuries

OCTOBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Active in Week 3 win Whitehead recorded five tackles (four solo), including a sack, and was credited with an additional quarterback hit in a 28-10 win over the Broncos on Sunday.

Impact Whitehead checked in fourth in tackles and recorded his first career sack in the process, a week after he notched an interception of the Panthers' Teddy Bridgewater. The third-year pro is enjoying a strong start to the season overall -- he's posted at least five stops in each contest and is on pace for 85 tackles, which would easily eclipse his rookie-season career high of 76 over 15 games back in 2018.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

2020 Bucs Performance Review: S Jordan Whitehead Breaking down third-year safety Jordan Whitehead’s performance at home against the Carolina Panthers.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • BUCCANEERS.COM

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

Brady, Fournette lead Bucs over Panthers 31-17

Tom Brady got his first win with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, throwing for 217 yards, one touchdown and an interception in a 31-17 victory over the Carolina Panthers

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pitt Panthers in the NFL: Week 1 Results, Week 2 Schedule See how former Pitt Panthers currently in the NFL fared during Week 1. Panther247 also takes a look at where they will be for Week 2.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

Set to reprise starting role Whitehead (hamstring) is expected to reprise his starting role as Tampa Bay's top free safety in 2020, Greg Auman of the Athletic reports.

Impact Whitehead has managed impressive growth every season since joining the Buccaneers in the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft, but he's also yet to suit up for a full 16-game slate. After missing one game due to a concussion in 2018 and two games in 2019 with a hamstring injury, the 23-year-old will look to maintain full health in 2020.

JULY 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE